With the recent passing (June 11, 2014) of Donald \u201cPete\u201d McIlwraith, a tireless softball volunteer in Kitchener Ontario, a 9th honoree is being added to the \u201cAngels in the Outfield\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n
The \u201cAngels in the Outfield\u201d project is creating and will place a memorial tribute stone recognizing the Kitchener community\u2019s valued volunteers who have helped to develop, foster and advance the great game of fastball, and who have, sadly, passed away. It\u2019s emblematic and ironic that the project includes nine devoted individuals who could be \u201cthe starting nine\u201d to ensure success for any softball undertaking.<\/p>\n
Donald \u201cPete\u201d McIlwraith spent decades in leadership roles with minor girls softball, and was a founder of Civitan Sports Waterloo Region where he displayed a long-standing passion for many sports. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Robertson) for 55 years and the adored father of three and grandfather to nine.<\/p>\n
\u201cPete\u201d helped started both the Guelph Boys and Girls Minor Softball Associations and on moving to Kitchener, was the driving force behind establishing Civitan Sports Waterloo Region and founding director of the annual Civitan Sports Fastball Jamboree for female players across North America.<\/p>\n
At previous Kitchener-hosted ISC tournaments, Pete volunteered with enthusiasm and was the creative leader of the innovative \u201cBridge to the Future\u201d Fastball Skills Clinics that debuted at the 2002 ISC Tournament..<\/p>\n
Other Honorees – Other \u201cgone but not forgotten\u201d honorees include Bernie Daly, Doug Davies, Peter Hallman, Paul Hutcheson, John MacTavish, Laverne Reichert, Sue Sherry and Donna Weber.<\/p>\n
Unveiling – The \u201cAngels in the Outfield\u201d unveiling is scheduled for Friday evening August 8 at the advent of Kitchener\u2019s 4th hosting of the 2014 International Softball Congress World Championship Tournament at Kitchener\u2019s Peter Hallman Ball Yard. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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